Looking for child care?

Parents can search for licensed child care facilities by city, by postal code and by licence category using the new Child Care Search tool.

Parents' Guide to Selecting Child Care Brochure PDF

Looking for child care?

Parents can search for licensed child care facilities by city, by postal code and by licence category using the new Child Care Search tool.

Parents' Guide to Selecting Child Care Brochure PDF

Consult the Child Care Resource and Referral Program

The Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program provides support, resources and referral services for child care providers and parents in all communities in the province.

• Program Information
• Locate the CCRR office in your City/Town/Community

Funding Information

Child Care Subsidy Program

• Program Description

Special Needs Supplement

• Program Description

CHILD CARE SUBSIDY

Application Process

This is information on subsidy eligibility, how to apply, rates and information for child care providers.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for Child Care Subsidy if you:

• are employed or self-employed;
• are attending an educational institution or enrolled in distance education;
• are seeking employment or participating in an employment-related program;
• have a medical condition which interferes with your ability to care for your child;
• have a child attending a Licensed Preschool;
• have been referred by an MCFD or delegated Aboriginal Agency social worker.

A calculation that takes into account your income and family size determines eligibility. If you earn less than the income exemption level for your family size, and you meet one of the criteria above, you may be eligible for a full subsidy. If you earn more than the income exemption for your family size, and you meet the above criteria, you may be eligible for a partial subsidy.

You can determine if you may be eligible for a subsidy by completing the on-line Child Care Subsidy Eligibility Evaluator.

How to Apply

The Child Care Subsidy Application and Guide contains key information, step-by-step instructions and all necessary application forms.

To apply for Child Care Subsidy:

• Please call the Child Care Help Line at 1 888 338-6622 and ask for an Application and Guide. The Application and Guide may also be picked up at a Child Care Resource and Referral office, a Service BC - Government Agents office, or an Immigrant Settlement Services Agency.

Supported Child Development may provide additional funding for children with special needs through a Special Needs Supplement.

Child Care Subsidy Rates

Click here to see the maximum Child Care Subsidy Rates effective October 1^st, 2005.

Click here to see an example of how much subsidy you may be eligible to receive.

Subsidy Information for Child Care Providers

• Licensed child care providers: payment details related to the current month's claim will not be available until after the 22^nd of the month.
  
  Licence Not Required child care providers, Registered Licence Not Required Child Care Providers and In Child's Home Care: payment details related to the current month's claim will not be available until after the fifth of the next month.
• How to Claim the Child Care Subsidy - a guide to child care subsidy for child care providers.

Information for Parents about Child care is available at this site:

http://www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/parents.htm